Château d’Aqueria, Lirac Blanc

Alcohol percentage: 14%

Area:
Lirac is one of the very best villages in the southern Rhône, a region chiefly famous for its big reds (most obviously Châteauneuf du Pape) but increasingly renowned for its rich but subtle whites.

Grape variety:
Blend of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Roussane & Viognier.

Producer:
An estate in the neighbouring village/sub-region of Tavel, with around 70 hectares of vines. Family-owned since the early 20th century. More than half of Raphaël de Bez’s production is rosé (Tavel’s signature style).

The Bottle Shop rating:
Full-bodied but not heavy, this is complex, aromatic white wine – not expensive for the quality. The weight of a Chardonnay, but more perfumed and exotic.

Please note the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery is the 19th of December. After this date we unfortunately cannot guarantee that your order will arrive in time for Christmas.